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3Shape TRIOS vs Teladoc Health

3Shape TRIOS logo

3Shape TRIOS

Dental

Digital Impression & CAD/CAM Workflow

From
$15000/one-time
Rated
-
Teladoc Health logo

Teladoc Health

Healthcare & Medical

Virtual healthcare platform for telehealth and telemedicine

From
$89/visit
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 3Shape TRIOS 3Shape publishes no price for TRIOS scanners or software; quotes come from 3Shape or a local reseller; Teladoc Health does not accept traditional Medicare or Medicaid, only Medicare Advantage and managed care plans
  • They diverge on capability: 3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Teladoc Health covers Video Consultations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 3Shape TRIOS and Teladoc Health actually diverge.

Attributes where 3Shape TRIOS and Teladoc Health differ
Attribute3Shape TRIOSTeladoc Health
Starting price$15000/one-time$89/visit
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
PlatformsWindowsWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryDentalHealthcare & Medical
Founded20002002

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 3Shape TRIOS

  • Intraoral scanning
  • Digital impressions
  • Treatment simulation
  • Shade measurement
  • Lab connectivity
  • Implant planning
  • Orthodontic integration
  • Patient engagement tools

Only in Teladoc Health

  • Video Consultations
  • Phone Consultations
  • Messaging
  • Prescription Services
  • Mental Health
  • Chronic Care
  • EHR Systems
  • Health Plans

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

3Shape TRIOS

  • Taking digital intraoral impressions in place of physical traysnot Teladoc Health
  • Sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and alignersnot Teladoc Health
  • Recording and comparing patient scans over time for treatment planningnot Teladoc Health

Teladoc Health

  • Patient Carenot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Medical Recordsnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Practice Managementnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Telehealthnot 3Shape TRIOS

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

3Shape TRIOS

  • 3Shape publishes no price for TRIOS scanners or software; quotes come from 3Shape or a local reseller
  • The software is tied to buying 3Shape TRIOS scanner hardware
  • TRIOS Care, the premium service plan with extended warranty, is included only for the first year of ownership and is a paid subscription after that

Teladoc Health

  • Does not accept traditional Medicare or Medicaid, only Medicare Advantage and managed care plans
  • Providers cannot prescribe DEA-controlled substances or certain medications including erectile dysfunction drugs
  • Cannot handle medical emergencies; users must call 911 for emergency care

Pricing, plan by plan

3Shape TRIOS

$15000/one-time
  • TRIOS Essential$15000/one-time
    • Intraoral scanning
    • Digital impressions
    • Lab connectivity
  • TRIOS Premium$25000/one-time
    • Everything in Essential
    • Treatment simulation
    • Shade measurement
  • TRIOS Care$199/month
    • Extended warranty
    • Software updates
    • Priority support

Teladoc Health

$89/visit

No published plan breakdown. See the Teladoc Health review.

Which should you pick?

Choose 3Shape TRIOS if

  • You need intraoral scanning.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want digital impressions.

Choose Teladoc Health if

  • You need video consultations.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want phone consultations.

Questions people ask

Is 3Shape TRIOS or Teladoc Health better?
Neither clearly leads. 3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Teladoc Health at $89/visit, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 3Shape TRIOS or Teladoc Health?
3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Teladoc Health at $89/visit.
Does 3Shape TRIOS or Teladoc Health run on more platforms?
3Shape TRIOS runs on Windows. Teladoc Health runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is 3Shape TRIOS best used for?
3Shape TRIOS is most often used for taking digital intraoral impressions in place of physical trays, sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and aligners, recording and comparing patient scans over time for treatment planning. Of those, taking digital intraoral impressions in place of physical trays and sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and aligners are not what Teladoc Health is typically brought in for.
What can 3Shape TRIOS do that Teladoc Health cannot?
3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Digital impressions, Treatment simulation, Shade measurement. Teladoc Health covers Video Consultations, Phone Consultations, Messaging, Prescription Services. Both handle Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Teladoc Health: Does Teladoc work with traditional Medicare or Medicaid?

No. Teladoc only works with Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans, not traditional fee-for-service Medicare or Medicaid programs.

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Teladoc Health: How quickly can I get an appointment with Teladoc?

For ASAP visits, wait times are typically just a few minutes. For General Medical, most issues are resolved in 15 minutes or less.

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Teladoc Health: What medications can Teladoc providers prescribe?

Providers do not prescribe DEA-controlled substances, erectile dysfunction medications, or certain other drugs. GLP-1 medications are only available through Primary Care or Condition Management programs.

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Teladoc Health: What is the cost of Teladoc visits without insurance?

General Medical visits cost 89 USD per visit without insurance. Other services like dermatology and mental health vary by service type.

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